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Location
Visitor tip
Don't miss the elevated walkway around the lion enclosure—it provides superior viewing angles that ground-level viewing cannot match. This is the only way to see lions at this venue.
Visitor tip
Start with the tiger enclosures for excellent interior views throughout the Large Cats building. The design allows you to see these animals from multiple vantage points inside.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of dual indoor/outdoor viewing for snow leopards and cougars. Visit both locations to maximize your viewing opportunities depending on weather and animal activity.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Amur Tigers, Snow Leopards, African Lions, Cougars with indoor/outdoor viewing
- Admission
- Free (donations encouraged)
- Notable Feature
- Elevated walkway around lion habitat, habitat-based enclosure design
What visitors say
The tigers and snow leopard were very cute.
One of my favorite buildings in the zoo. Check out the lions, tiger, caracals, pumas, and snow leopard here. Added bonus, there is an armadillo over here as well. From inside there is a good view of the tiger’s enclosure throughout, and…
My favorite part of the zoo. Saw some Amur Tigers, witch there are only 600 in captivity, and around 450 in the wild. Glad to hear the populations growing. List of Animals: Cougar African Lion Snow Leopard Amur Tiger
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Did You Know?
- The Large Cats building features Amur Tigers, of which only approximately 600 exist in captivity and around 450 remain in the wild, with populations reported to be growing
- The zoo offers free admission with donations encouraged, making it an accessible educational attraction for all ages
- The Large Cats building includes an uncommon pairing of large felines with armadillos, creating surprising bio-diversity in a single exhibit space
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